Program Manager Biometric Procurement and Sustainment - (817) with Security Clearance

About the role

This role oversees the planning, acquisition, deployment, lifecycle sustainment, and operational support of biometric systems and related technologies. It involves managing cross-functional teams, vendor relationships, logistics, budgeting, and customer engagement to ensure mission readiness and successful program execution in support of government and defense operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of biometric procurement and sustainment programs supporting federal, DoD customers
• Manage program cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk mitigation activities
• Cook up procurement activities for biometric hardware, software, peripherals, licensing, and support services
• Oversee lifecycle sustainment including maintenance, repairs, replacements, field support, inventory management, and technology refresh initiatives
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), program plans, status reports, and customer deliverables
• Serve as the primary customer liaison for contract execution, issue resolution, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards, cybersecurity policies, and government regulations
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and OEM relationships to ensure timely delivery and operational readiness
• Support proposal development, staffing plans, and transition activities for new task orders and contract modifications
• Cook up fielding activities, training support, and deployment schedules across multiple operational sites
• Maintain KPIs, SLAs, and sustainment metrics to drive continuous process improvement and mission effectiveness
• Prepare and present executive-level briefings to internal leadership and government stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, finance, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure integrated program execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics, or related field
• 8+ years of program management experience supporting government or defense programs
• Experience managing biometric systems, identity management technologies, or related technical programs
• Knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract management, and sustainment operations
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and customer relationships
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and reporting systems
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics, or related field
• 8+ years of program management experience supporting government or defense programs
• Experience managing biometric systems, identity management technologies, or related technical programs
• Knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract management, and sustainment operations
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and customer relationships
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and reporting systems
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one

Skills

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience supporting DoD, DHS, or federal law enforcement agencies
• Familiarity with biometric modalities including fingerprint, facial recognition, iris, and multi-modal systems
• Experience with logistics, supply chain management, and field sustainment operations
• Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance frameworks and secure system deployment
• Experience supporting IDIQ, Task Order, or large-scale sustainment contracts

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